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COVID-19 is associated with distinct myopathic features in the diaphragm of critically ill patients

open access: yesBMJ Open Respiratory Research, 2021
Introduction The diaphragm is the main muscle of inspiration, and its dysfunction contributes to adverse clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. We recently reported the infiltration of SARS-CoV-2, and the development of fibrosis, in the diaphragm ...
Zhonghua Shi   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pharmacokinetic changes and dosing modification of aminoglycosides in critically ill obese patients: A literature review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The objective of the paper is to review the literature and provide recommendations for use of aminoglycoside antibiotics in critically ill obese patients.
Karamouzos, Vasilios   +4 more
core   +6 more sources

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis complicating COVID-19 in the ICU - A case report. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
It is not yet known, if critically ill COVID-19 patients are prone to fungal infections. We report a 69-year-old patient without typical risk factors for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), who developed IPA two weeks after onset of symptoms.
Eller, Philipp   +5 more
core  

Chronic Critical Illness [PDF]

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2010
Although advances in intensive care have enabled more patients to survive an acute critical illness, they also have created a large and growing population of chronically critically ill patients with prolonged dependence on mechanical ventilation and other intensive care therapies.
Aluko A. Hope   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Covering All Bases: A Simulated, Longitudinal Case-Based Approach to Teaching Critical Care Fellows

open access: yesMedEdPORTAL, 2013
Introduction Any method to enhance patient care and safety is of great significance to those putting their trust in physicians charged with caring for the ill.
Patrick Mailloux
doaj   +1 more source

Risk Factors for Perioperative Complications in Endoscopic Surgery with Irrigation

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2013
Background and objectives: Currently, endoscopic medicine is being increasingly used, albeit not without risks. Therefore, this study evaluated the factors associated with perioperative complications in endoscopic surgery with intraoperative irrigation ...
João Manoel Silva, Jr.   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluid overload: clinical outcomes in pediatric intensive care unit

open access: yesJornal de Pediatria, 2023
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of fluid overload related to mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and evolution to discharge or death in critically ill children.
Romina Aparecida dos Santos Gomes   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acute kidney injury in critically ill cancer patients : an update [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Patients with cancer represent a growing group among actual ICU admissions (up to 20 %). Due to their increased susceptibility to infectious and noninfectious complications related to the underlying cancer itself or its treatment, these patients ...
Benoit, Dominique   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Nomenclature for renal replacement therapy and blood purification techniques in critically ill patients: practical applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
This article reports the conclusions of the second part of a consensus expert conference on the nomenclature of renal replacement therapy (RRT) techniques currently utilized to manage acute kidney injury and other organ dysfunction syndromes in ...
Bagshaw, S. M.   +66 more
core   +4 more sources

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